Garment hanger



S. ZlRlN GARMENT HANGER Jan. 2, 1945.

Filed Aug. 21, 1945 2 Sheets-Sheet l Jan. 2, 1945,

s. ZlRlN GARMENTHANGER 2 Sheets-PSheet 2 Filed Aug. 21 1943 INVENTORSamuel Zirz'rz S ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 2, 1945 UNITED STATES FATE NTOFFICE GARMENT HANGER Samuel Zirin, Brooklyn, N. Y. Application August21, 1943, Serial No. 499,528

This invention relates to a garment hanger.

Ladies dresses generally have some closure a rack. When the dresses areto be packed, the, packer must remove the hanger from the dress.

Usually, when the packer is separating the dress from the hanger, hemust slip the hanger down into the sleeve of the dress in order tomanipulate it into a position where he can pull it out through the neck.This consumes time, and may result in distortion of the pressed dress.

It is an object of the invention to provide a hanger from whichadressmay, by a simple manipulation, be released without requiringmovement of the hanger into the sleeve of the dress,

Dressed appearance.

The hanger maybe made in a pair of sections, connected together so thatthey may move apart merely under the action of the weight of. the dress.Thus, when the packer manipulates a release, positioned so that suchmanipulation inand without distorting. the dress from its finally volvesno distortion of the dress fabric, since such release is actuatedsubstantially at that part of the hanger which is exposed when the dressis hanging on the hanger, the hanger will break to permit its withdrawalthrough the neck.

A further object of the. invention proposes forming the bent piece ofmetal which forms the hook of the hanger of separate sections pivotallyconnected together in a manner to permit the top portion. of the hook toassume an inoperative pivoted position extended substantially along thesupporting rod of the hanger. l U

Another object of the invention proposes the provision of a meansforlocking the sections of the hook in an aligned upwardly extendingposition in a manner to rigidly connect the sections and permit the topportion of the hook to be en gaged over the horizontal bar of a clothesrack.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a single operatingmeans for controlling the breaking of the hanger rod and the pivoting ofthe hook sections in amanner to permit the rod to be broke and the topend of the hook to be bent into an inoperative position toreduce theoverall size'of the hanger to facilitate its being packed into a'smallspace.

5 Claims. (o1. Ens-94) Other objects of this invention will be set forthhereinafter, or will be apparent from the description and the drawingsin which is illustrated an embodiment of apparatus for carrying out theinvention.

The invention, howeveryis not intended to be restricted to anyparticular construction, or to any particular arrangement of parts, ontoany particular-application of any such construction or any sucharrangement of parts, or to any specific method of operation,cletails'thereof, even where specifically shown and described herein, asthe name may be modi fied in various particulars, or maybe appliedinmany varied relations; without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe claimed invention, a prac tical construction embodyingcertaindetails ofthe invention being illustrated and described, but onlyfor the purpose of complying with the requirements of the Statutes fordisclosure of an operative embodiment, but without attempting todisclose all of the various forms and modifications in which theinvention might beembodied.

On the drawings, in which the same reference characters refer to thesame parts throughout,

and in which is disclosed such practical construction:

Fig. 1- is an, elevational view of a garment hanger embodying thefeatures of this invention, a garment being shown schematically arrangedon the hanger by the dot and dash lines.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary enlarged longitudinal sectionalview of a portionof Fig. 1. s 1

Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional viewtaken on the line 33 of Fig. 2. s

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary bottomview looking in the direction of the line4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary elevational View of a garment hanger constructedaccording to another form of this invention. i

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary bottom view looking in thedirection of the line6- 6 of Fig. 5. s

Fig. 7 is an elevational View of a garment hanger, embodying furtherfeatures of the invention, a garment being shown arranged on the hanger,,the garment being shown by dot and dash lines. i

Fig. 8 is an elevational view similar to Fig. 7 but with the portions ofthe garment hanger pivoted to their inoperative positions. i

Fig. 9 is an enlarged detailed vertical sectional view of a portion ofFig. 7.. s

V Fig. 10 is a practical horizontal sectional view on the line Ill-l0 oiFig. 9. a

or to any of the various it Fig. 11 is asectional view substantially onthe line IIII of Fig. 9.

Fig. 12 is a vertical sectional view similar to Fig. 9 but with theparts of the hanger substantially in the position shown in Fig. 8.

The garment hanger I I, in accordance with the form of the inventionillustrated in Figs. 1-4 inelusive, has a supporting rod I3 intended tobe disposed substantially horizontal of a dress I4 which is supported bythe hanger. Extending vertically upwards from the supporting rod I3 is ahanger'support I3 which terminates in a hook II which may be slippedover a bar or pole.

The rod I3 maybe of any suitable material, as for example, wood. "In theparticular form ofthe invention shown, the rod I3 is made up to includea bar l9 and a supporting section 2|. The bar I9 and section 2I may bepositioned in relation to each other so that they together formsubstantiallythe usual supporting rod I3 of theclotheshanger. However,the bar I3 and supporting section 2| are entirely distinct and separatemembers. The respective end edges 23 and 25 of the said bar I9 andsupporting section 2| are intended to be brought into juxta- 22 areintended to be brought into juxtaposition instance, Wood. 7

shown, rod I2 is made up to include a bar 20 and like parts areindicated by like reference nua supporting section 22. As shown in Fig.7,.bar 2B and section 22 may be positioned in relation to each other sothat they together form substantially the usual supporting rod I2 of aclothes hanger. However, bar 20 and supporting section 22 arejentirelydistinct members. Respective end edges 24 and 26 of bar 20 andsupporting section to form the substantially single supporting rod I2.Positioned on end edge 24 isa metal section 32. Section 32 issecured onend edge 24 in a suitable manner, as for instance, by prongs 34 positionto form. the substantially single supportingrod I3.

Positioned on the end edge 23 is a metal sec- 'tion 21. Section 21 issecured on said end edge portion 23 in a suitable manner, as forexample, by the prongs 29 stamped from-the material of the section. 21.Secured to the end edge portion isfametal section 3i which is secured tothe supporting section 21 in a like manner, by means of prongs 29stamped from the metal of the section 3I. The sections 21 and 3! haveinter-engagedlcoil portions 33 and 35, respectively,

through which a pintle rivet 3'I-passes to hingedly connect these parts.A spring finger 39 is located within the section 3| and is fixedly heldupona wall thereof by a rivet 4|. This spring finger 39has a laterallyextending portion 43 which is formed with an upwardly stamped prong 45engageable with a downwardly stamped keeper t! from the sectionZ'I. Thefinger 39 is also provided with a depressible button 49 which projectsfrom an opening 3| formed in the section 3|. The hanger support I5passes through the materials of the sections 2| and 3 I, and at itsbottom end'is formed'with a riveted head 53 which turnably supports thehanger support I5 in position.

As'illustratedin Figs. 1-3 the hanger is in condition to be used tosupport a dress or garment I4. When desired the button 5| may bedepressed to flex the spring finger 39 downwards so that the prong 4 5disengages from thekeeper. 47. This frees the section 2'! and then thebar I9 and section 27 may be folded downwards and the folded hangerslipped upwards out of the neck of the dress I4 or other garment. Whenthe bar I9 and section 21 is moved back to their initial positions theprong 45 will re-engage the keeper 4'I tohold the bar I9 and section 2|in aligned positions.

I In Figs. 5 and 6 a modified form of the invention has been disclosedwhich distinguishes from the prior form in the construction ofthe hangersupport I5. This hanger support has a bifurcated bottom end I5 thefingers of which are pivotally engaged beneath the heads and around thepintle rivet3'I'. The bifurcated bottom end.

I5 is produced by having a finger section IE mounted upon the bottomportion of the hanger support I5. In other respects this form oftheinvention is identical to the previous form and stamped from the section32. Secured on end the supporting section 22 in like manner by likemeans. Sections 32 and 36, respectively, have ears 38 and 48substantially of the same contour and intended to be overlapped as shownin Fig. 11. A cylindrical washer 42 is disposed between ears 3Band 40and upon a rivet 44 to retain the ears spaced apart, rivet 44 providinga pivot for ears 38 and 4D. 22 are retained assembled as on a hinge. Itcan easily be understood that washer 42 might beintegral with eitheredge 24 or edge 23 if desired.

A spring finger 5B is located within section 36 and extendsbeyond frontedge 52 of section 33 and presents a prong 54 extending upwardly fromfinger 50. The prong 54 is formed by being pushed directly outtof themetal of finger 50 or if desired may be of a separatepiece of '54 whenbar 20 and supporting section 22 are swung around the pivotof rivet 44to form the substantially continuous supporting rod I2, as shown in Fig.8.

Thehanger sup-port I6 is constructed of separate sections consisting" ofa basesection. and a head section 82. The baseisection 80 is constructedof a length of wire or rod material and is extended upwards through anopening in the supporting section22 and through an elongatedlongitudinally extending opening 84 formed in' the tail end of thefinger 50; The 'free top end of the base section 80 is then extendedoutwards through an opening formed in the top wall otthe metal section33. The bottom end of the base section is milled'over. at 36 to preventupwardmovement of the base section BI! relative to the supportingsection 22. Likewise, a portion of the 'basesec- 131011 80 within thesupporting section 22 is section 8!! relative to the supporting section22;

A sleeve is mounted upon the topportion of the base section Bil andpivotallysupportsthe head section 82 whichcontinues into. the hook IS. Apin 92 is extended through;the basesec:

Thus bar' 20 and supportin section sides of the basesection to engagevertical elongated slots 94 formed in the sides of the sleeve 99. Thisengagement of pin and slots holds the sleeve against rotating relativeto the base section 89 but permits the sleeve to slide verticallyrelative thereto. The top end of the sleeve 90 is pro- 1 jected throughthe opening 84 formed in the tail end of the finger 56 and out throughthe opening formed in the top wall of the metal section 36.

Means is provided for locking the sleeve 90 in a position in'which theends of thepins 92 will 1 ing the prong 54 from the keeper l8 bedisposed within the top portion of the slots 94.

This means comprises pins 96 which extend laterally from the sides ofthe sleeve 99 and which engage the bottom face of the tail end of thefinger 59. The finger is formed with cutouts 98 which extend laterallyfrom the sides of the opening 84. Normally, the pins 96 and the cutouts98 are out of alignment as shown in Figs. 9 and 10 to retain the sleeve99 in its lowered position. In the disengagedposition of the prong 54from the keeper l8 itis possible to slide the finger 59 relative to thesleeve 90to align the pins 96 and thecutout 98 to permit the pins 96 tomove upwards through the cutouts 98 when the sleeve 99 is pulledvertically upwards.

The head section 82 of the hanger support I6 is formed of tubularmaterial and is formed at its bottom end with a pair of downwardlyextending fingersi 99 which overlap the top end .of the sleeve 90. Thesefingers me are pivotally attached to the top end of the sleeve 99 bymeans of pins 102. The relation between the head section 82, the basesection and the sleeve 90is such that when the sleeve 90 is initslowered position the top end of the base section 89 will be extendedinto the bottom end of the head section 82 and maintain the head sectionin an operative position extended causing the top end of the basesection 80 to be withdrawn from the bottom end of the head section 82permitting the head section to be pivoted to its inoperative positionalong the supporting section 22 as shown by the dot and dash lines inFig. 12 and the full lines in Fig. 8.

Resilient means is provided for shooting the sleeve 90 into itsverticallyraised position to free the head section 82 the moment thefinger 59 is moved longitudinally of the supporting section to align thepins 96 and the cutouts 98. This means comprises an expansion spring 104disposed within the bottom portion of the head section 82, The top endof the spring I M is securely mounted upon a peg I06 extendeddiametrically acrossa portion of the head section 82. The bottom end ofthe spring I94 engages the top end of the base section 80 under pressureto urge the sleeve 99 upwards when the pins 96 and cutouts 9B arealigned.

Now, witha garment or dress l4 supported on the extended rod l2 of Fig.'7, the packer, holding the hanger and the garment by grasping hook 18with one hand, can, with his free hand, release garmentiwithout furthermanipulation. Thus the dress, without opening the. closed neck, andwithout shifting the hanger into the sleeve of the garment, may bepacked.

To move the parts of the hanger I0 from the position shown in Fig. '7 tothe position shown in Fig. 8 the button 66 is pressed inwardsdisengagthe bar 20 to pivot about the rivet 44.

In the disengaged position of the prong .54 and the keeper 1B the finger5c is moved longitudinally of the supporting section 29 by pushing onthe bottom 66. cutouts 98 to be aligned freeing the sleeve 90.Immediately, the spring I04 will urge the head section 82 and sleeve 90upwards as a unit relative to the base section 80. This upwardmovementwilldisengage the top end of the base sectionfrom the bottom endof the head section 82 causing the head section 82 to-assume theposition illustrated byfull lines in Fig. 12. In this position the headsection 82 is free and may be moved to the position illustrated in dotand dash lines in Fig. 12. To restore the hanger Hi to the positionshown in Fig, '7, the above procedure is reversed. i e I It is to beunderstood that instead of the upwardly projecting keeper 18 any othersuitable projecting abutment may be formed by denting a portion ofsection 32 which is to be engaged by the prong 54 of the finger 50. Thedent in the section 32 may also be pressed downwardly, if so desired,and the shape of the engaging tongue may be"formed to engage thisdownwardly extended dent.

Many other changes could be efiected in the scription being merely of anoperative'embodi- States Letters Patent is:

ment capable of illustrating certain principles of the invention. 1 e

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by United 1. A garment hanger, comprising a transverse supportingbar, a transverse supporting section,

the bar and the section having end faces formed for abutment with eachother, a hinge connection at the end faces to permit the bar to movedownwardly relative to the supporting section, a hanger support mountedon said supporting section and having a base section and a head sectionpivotally mounted on the base section, a latch spring finger internallyslidably mounted on said supporting section, an internal latch prong onsaid bar cooperative with said latch finger for locking said barand-supporting section so that the end edges are substantially inabutment for defining substantially a single continuous garment carrier,and means for releasably holding said head section in a fixed upwarddirected position and including an operator pin releasably held by saidlatch finger.

2. A garment hanger, comprising a transverse supporting bar, atransverse supporting section, the bar and the section having end facesformed for abutment with each other, a hinge connection at the end facesto permit the bar to move downwardly relative to the supporting section,a hanger support mounted on said supporting section and having a basesection and a head section pivotally mounted on the base section, alatch permitting This will cause the-pins 96 and stantially in abutmentfor defining substantially a single continuous garment carrier, andmeans for releasably holding said head section in a fixed upwarddirected position and including an operator pin-releasably held by saidlatch finger, said base section being formed with a sleeve arrangedto-slide. vertically of said base section andsaid head section beingpivotally mounted on the top end of said sleeve.

3. A garment hanger, comprising a transverse supporting bar, atransverse supporting section, the bar and the section having end facesformed for abutment with each other, a hinge connection at the end facesto permit the bar to move downwardly relative to the supporting section,a hanger support mounted on said supporting section and having a basesection and a head section pivotally mounted on the base section, alatch spring finger slidably mounted on said supportingsection, a latchprong on said bar cooperative with said latch finger for locking saidbar and supporting section so that the end edges are substantially inabutment for defining substantially a single continuous garment carrier,and means for releasably holding said head section in a fixed upwarddirected position and including an operator pin releasably held by saidlatch finger, said base section being formed with a sleeve arranged toslide vertically of said base section and said head section beingpivotally 'mounted on the top end of said sleeve, said operat the endfaces to permit the bar to move downwardly relative to the supportingsection, a hanger support mounted on said supporting section and havinga base section and a head sece tion, pivotally mounted on the basesection, a latch spring finger slidably mounted on said supportingsection, a latch prong on said bar cooperative with said latch fingerfor locking said bar and supporting section so that the end edges aresubstantially in abutment for defining substantially a single continuousgarment carrier,

andmeans for releasably holding said head sec-- tion in a fixed upwarddirected position and ineluding an operator pin releasably held by saidlatch finger, said base section being formed with asleeve arrangedto'slide vertically of said base section and said head section beingpivotally mounted on the top end of said sleeve, said oper- =ator pinbeing mounted on said sleeve and ensection for locking said head sectionin an operative position extended vertically upwards of said basesection, said latch spring finger being formed with a cutout alignablewith said operator pin in the unlocked position of said finger forfreeing said sleeve to move upwards relative to said base.

section and correspondingly move to said head section to free the same.

5. A garment hanger, comprising a transverse supporting bar, atransverse supporting section, the bar and the section having end facesformed for abutment with each other, a hinge connection at the end facestopermit the bar to move downwardly relative to the supporting section,a hanger support mounted on said supporting section and having a basesection and a head section pivotally mounted on the base section, alatch spring finger slidably mounted on said supporting section, a latchprong on said bar cooperative with said latch finger for locking saidbar and supporting section so that the end edges are substantially inabutment for defining'substantially' a single continuous garmentcarrier, and means for releasably holding said head section in a fixedupward directed position and including an operatorrpin releasably heldby said 1am! finger, said base section being formed with a i sleevearranged to slide vertically of said base section and said head sectionbeing pivotally mounted on the top end of said sleeve, said operator pinbeing mounted on said sleeve and en 1 gageable beneath a portion of saidlatch spring tion to free the same, and resilient means for,

shooting said head section and sleeve upwards as a unit in the'alignedposition of said operator pin and cutout.

' SAMUEL ZIRIN.

